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Lovely food great christmas feeling in a traditional country pup

We went for a meal on New years eve. Parked up in Hayfield and walked to the pup to build up an appetite. On arriving we were given a warm greeting. The atmosphere was a warm Christmas feel . The choice on the menu was mouth watering and we were spoilt for choice. The food was really lovely, very tasty and well presented withlovely service. The pub was spotlessly clean and believe me I am very particular! The price was very reasonable for very good food. I would recommend this pub for good quality food and overall a great experiance. Everyone in the pup seemed to be enjoying themselves and the plates of food being served were all going back empty. Plates all licked clean. Will definately be going back .More

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Stayed: December 2012

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Ask kathrynk123 about Sportsman Inn

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We have been going to Hayfield for a number of years and The Sportsman pub is a fantastic place to be. I know there have been some bad reviews on the B & B but the pub is spotlessly clean, the beer you cannot beat anywhere (and we are pub enthusiasts!) We have never had a bad pint in there and some wonderful guests beers too. The staff are always friendly and the food is excellent. We would recommend the lamb Henry. Reasonable prices and good size portions.

Stayed: December 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask Cheshiretrip about Sportsman Inn

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Room was dated and cold shower could not be classed as such as was more of a dribble...terrible breakfast atmosphere pub was always cold no vibe no ambience just totally flat totally forgettable experience couldn't wait to get away landlord didn't help matters flip side food was very good but summed up in 2 words....wide berth

Stayed: December 2012

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Ask Ozwald11 about Sportsman Inn

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Voucher purchased through Living Social for a 2 night stay with a check in date of Sunday 25th November 2012.

On arrival at the B&B we were informed that it was ‘lucky’ that we arrived as we only had 10 minutes left to order our dinner (arriving at 18:50); we had not been informed that dinner would not be served after 7pm prior to arriving. We were quickly shown to our room and then rushed back into the pub to order our meals. During the meal and while ordering drinks etc the service that we received was very poor as the staff where more interested in talking to each other than serving us. The waiter carried the hot plate using a tea towel and placed my meal on the edge of the table, I picked it up to move it in front of me not realising how hot it was. After the meal we returned to the room and found the standard of the room to be very poor including the following:

· Extremely thin, poor quality mattress in which we could feel the bed slats

· The door plate to the 'bathroom' was raised and dangerous

· Toilet handle was hanging off and the toilet did not flush properly

· Tap was broken and extremely difficult to turn on and off

· Shower was dirty

Light in the bathroom was not covered and was extrmemly dangerous, dont know if it breached health and safety?!

· Window was propped open by a door stop and opened about two inches

· Walls where paper thin and noise could be heard outside the room

· Even though pets are allowed there was a dog in the room above that was running round and barking for quite some time

· When the lamp was switched on it just flickered on and off

· TV remote didn’t work either putting the volume at the maximum or mute

· There were a lot of scratches on the doors and walls where pets have clearly been scratching away.

These things resulted in a very uncomfortable stay.

The following morning we went for breakfast, I must admit the service was better but we were given dirty dishes for our breakfast. The tension in the room was horrible, very uncomfortable and it felt like we had to whisper to one another wich resulted in us not even talking to one another!!! After our continuing bad experience we had had enough and decided that we wanted to leave, even though we had only stayed one night. When I decided to check out the man on the reception did not seem surprised or concerned that we were leaving early and did not ask how was our stay, just took the keys and checked me out.

We had been looking forward to the weekend and where very very disappointed in all aspects relating to our experience. The level of service was very poor and the standard of hygiene and cleanliness was very, very disappointing. We have stayed in many B&Bs and found that the level and standard here was the poorest we have experienced.

I contacted the B&B in regard to our stay but never got a reply as to why the standard was so poor. Pictures of the state of the place are uploaded as well!

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask elliestuart02 about Sportsman Inn

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Rooms clean but basic, although everything we needed. The location is lovely. and amazing food. Breakfast well cooked and tasty. Dinner delicious just could not eat it all. Perfect location for walking, pretty village and very friendly locals

Stayed: November 2012

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Ask lilyrhos about Sportsman Inn

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Just back from a short break at the sportsman. OK, the rooms are a bit tired, but this is more than made up for by the stunning location and friendly, helpful staff. And who goes to the Peak District to stay in the room? It is also worth remembering that this is a little country pub, not a hotel in Belgravia! I'm sure the area is rammed in the summer, but you can walk straight out of the front door into some of the finest scenery in the UK. The food was very good - and fresh - and the wine list well chosen and VERY modestly priced. The Thwaites was on top form - perfect after a day in the hills. We shall be back..

Antony Moore.

Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Ask antonymoore about Sportsman Inn

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